Macromedia Studio 8 Step-by-Step: Projects for Flash 8, Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks 8, and Contribute 3

This book provides in-depth projects with instruction and practice for courses involving Web site production with interactive graphics, animation, and sound.

Scott Tapley has 15 years experience in instructional technology and courseware development. Tapley has produced award-winning training and education for clients such as Ernst & Young, Siebel Systems, Macromedia, Applied Biosystems, and United States Department of Health and Human Services. Tapley has a BA in Instructional Technology from California State University at Chico and is currently senior instructional designer with SecondPeak, LLC, a consulting group in Aptos, California.

Skipper Pickle is the Education Community Manager at Macromedia. Skip develops online and print curricula for educators in K-12 and Higher Education. He taught English for six years before entering the education software industry, has served as executive director of a local arts center, and hosted a weekly Southern Gospel radio show. He holds a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Arkansas. And, yes, it's his real name.

Jay Heins is an e-learning consultant with a background in fine arts, video and electronic media. Jay provides direction in the appropriate use of emerging web technologies for Numen Communications. He manages all aspects of the studio¿s development process, including client relations, site architecture, programming, production, and visual design. He leads Numen's work with a clear sense of structure and visual aesthetics. Jay has a BFA from the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada.